Government Plans to Improve Health for Pacific People
The government has launched a five year health plan for Pacific people ‘Ala Mo’ui: Pathways to Pacific Health and Wellbeing 2010 – 2014.
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Health Press Releases, New Zealand
Networking Website for Health Clinicians
A new website is being developed by the Ministry of Health enabling doctors, nurses, and other health specialists to share information and discuss topics online. The website will feature similar social networking tools such as Facebook and Bebo use.
Departing Health Director-General Well-Wished
The NZ Nurses Organisation is sorry to hear that Stephen McKernan, Health Director-General is not seeking reappointment.
Immunise Against Influenza and Swine Flu
The 2010 seasonal influenza vaccine has arrived and includes protection against Pandemic H1N1 Influenza 09 (swine flu).
2010 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza Update
18 February 2010 Media Release from the New Zealand Ministry of Health (MOH) on the Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2010.
2009 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza Update
Dr Mark Jacobs, Director of Public Health in New Zealand gives Update 165 on the H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Influenza for 2009 showing overall rates of the influenza remain low in New Zealand and that the Ministry of Health is actively reviewing the situation and preparing for a potential increase in activity over 2010.